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Old 09-15-2015, 08:33 PM   #1
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Lowering springs

I have a 14 2ss camaro and wanting to put 1.25 inch lowering springs on it. Whats some good companys that will make it ride the best without burning a hole in my wallet.
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Old 09-15-2015, 09:27 PM   #2
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BMR and Pfadt both make 1.25" springs for the SS. Both are great but the Pfadt springs have an edge on ride quality. If you have any other questions feel free to hit me up. We are a distributor for both.
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Old 09-15-2015, 10:02 PM   #3
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Go Hotchkis 1" if you want to take advantage of the race pack, which includes the sway bars, end links, strut brace, and most importantly I think - the chassis brace.

Its a great set up, not harsh but firm, road gripping performance. You will not regret it. Pieces sold separately or all together in the race pack. Its not just all about the springs...

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Old 09-16-2015, 01:04 AM   #4
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Go Hotchkis 1" if you want to take advantage of the race pack, which includes the sway bars, end links, strut brace, and most importantly I think - the chassis brace.

Its a great set up, not harsh but firm, road gripping performance. You will not regret it. Pieces sold separately or all together in the race pack. Its not just all about the springs...

Nothing wrong with BMR and Pfadt, But I have to agree with "Spec".

I fell in s#!t on amazon with the Hotchkis kit for 400.00 when it retails around a little over a grand. But its soooo worth it. Cant imagine the car with anything else.
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Old 09-16-2015, 06:53 AM   #5
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I have Hotchkis on my convertible and they are fantastic. The car looks aggressive, takes corners like a champ and the ride quality is excellent!
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Old 09-16-2015, 08:33 AM   #6
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I have Hotchkis on my convertible and they are fantastic. The car looks aggressive, takes corners like a champ and the ride quality is excellent!

Sweet ill go hotchkis than! What in springs do you have??
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Old 09-16-2015, 08:38 AM   #7
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Sweet ill go hotchkis than! What in springs do you have??
I'm not sure what you're asking. My Hotchkis springs are a 1"-1.25" drop.
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Old 09-16-2015, 08:39 AM   #8
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Old 09-16-2015, 08:42 AM   #9
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Old 09-16-2015, 01:34 PM   #10
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I have Hotchkis on my convertible and they are fantastic. The car looks aggressive, takes corners like a champ and the ride quality is excellent!
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Old 09-17-2015, 01:42 PM   #11
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get BMR's its like 250$ total including tax for 4 springs for a performance suspension i think thats a great deal
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Old 09-17-2015, 02:03 PM   #12
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I went with hotchkis. I think the bmr springs have had some fittment issues on the 14s&15s. Something about the angle of the spring coil won't sit properly in the top perch if I remember correctly.
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Old 09-17-2015, 02:05 PM   #13
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I went with hotchkis. I think the bmr springs have had some fittment issues on the 14s&15s. Something about the angle of the spring coil won't sit properly in the top perch if I remember correctly.
There was an issue with the 15s that has been corrected.
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Old 09-18-2015, 01:09 PM   #14
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I went with hotchkis. I think the bmr springs have had some fittment issues on the 14s&15s. Something about the angle of the spring coil won't sit properly in the top perch if I remember correctly.
We have done a Design Update for fitment
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